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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 28, 1847 |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Litchfield |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Francis Bacon |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 580 5c Dark Brown (1a). Four margins, deep rich color and superb early impression, pen-cancelled, tied in margin by large "5" hs in blue, matching faint "Hartford Ct. Dec. 28" cds on 1847 folded letter to Litchfield Conn., file fold thru stamp, otherwise Fine, scarce marking from Hartford, particularly in blue
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 845 realized 210
Alexander listed as 12/28/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 426 lot 859 realized 47.50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 470 realized 200
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 845 realized 210
Alexander listed as 12/28/47
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 426 lot 859 realized 47.50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 771 lot 470 realized 200

